Great Bears of Hyder Ak & Stewart Bc: The World's Greatest Bear Display That You Can Get to by Car

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Paddle the turquoise waters of glacier-fed lakes, snowshoe through fresh powder and melt into soothing hot springs. Glimpse elk and bighorn sheep along the highest road in North America. Enjoy night stars from a backcountry campsite or the deck of a posh resort. Our comprehensive, inspiring guide to Banff, Jasper & Glacier will help you connect with this stunning region.

* GET BUSY - you're spoiled for choice with skiing, hiking, biking, mountain climbing, white-water rafting, horseback riding and canoeing
* KID AROUND - recommended activities, restaurants, lodgings and cultural events for the whole family
* DELVE DEEPER - explore the less-touristed Waterton Lakes, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks
* ESCAPE THE CROWDS - insider tips on finding high-season solitude
* LEARN MORE - insightful chapters provide background on the history, geology and ecosystem of the Canadian Rocky Mountains

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Cost effective.......2006-11-02

This book is a great way to plan the trip ahead.
Pretty much all the information is present in Canada's great
topographical maps, but those are available only when you're there...

A Big Let Down.......2005-08-02

I have used Lonely Planet travel guides for years. Yet, I am sorry to say that this one is a real let down. The lay out is not user friendly. The print styles are very difficult to read. The book is not directed to the outdoors person as was the hallmark of the series. I was throughly dissappointed in this guide. The Moon guide is a vastly superior guide to this area.

great all around bk.......2004-07-26

maybe b/c we're hikers, we wish there was even more info on hiking in these parks! but the hiking info in the bks we thought very helpful. we thought the bk did a great job hitting all different tourists' needs. we especially appreciated all the little charts of "must see's," the basic info (post offices, laundry, etc.), the many well-laid out maps, etc.
our only complaint is that it seems the authors put more passionate energy into the canadian parks. the descriptions in Glacier were a little more blah. in all, a great help though! well worn on our trip.

For Hikers Only.......2004-07-25

I own and use several Lonely Planet Guides. I have come to trust these books as thorough, authoritative and helpful in planning and implementing trips. The Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks book is an exception and meets none of these criteria unless you sole focus is hiking. This book is for hikers and has little information for others. Furthermore, of the 280 pages of actual information, only 57 pages are devoted to Glacier National Park. Information concerning lodging, restaurants and other activities such as cycling is sparse. The few maps that are included detail mainly hiking trails. If this book had been titled A Hikers Guide, I would highly recommended it.

A worthy companion for these parks.......2004-07-08

Just the kind of book I'd want wandering these Parks for the first time. Along with lodging and eating ideas, this book includes maps of the parks, hiking routes and descriptions, and my particular favorite, the section near the end which gave background of the geological, flora and fauna aspects of this region. It was well organized and easily utilized. I carried it my bag and referred to it often, and was able to astound (or annoy) my companions with countless facts.

Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks (Lonely Planet Banff, Glacier and Jasper National Park)

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Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks (Lonely Planet Banff, Glacier and Jasper National Park)
Oliver Berry
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1741044847

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Up, up, and away!

When Tom Tate hears that Wilbur and Orville Wright are building a flying machine, he can't wait to try it. Tom's dad thinks it's dangerous. Some people think the Wrights are crazy. Can Tom help the brothers get their dream off the ground?

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a page-turner.......2006-02-27

My 5-year-old did not want to put this book down until he finished it. He loved that it was true, and he related to the try, try again theme for success in the story. If you have a child within this reading level and is interested at all in airplanes, this is a winner to buy!

Peaks children and adult interest.......2002-07-14

I chose this book from the local library for my 7 year old daughter. When we got home, she read it immediately and started discussing the book. Now I have read it and will search the Internet to find more information about these actual events. This book is a keeper and I am buying a copy for our home library.

Encourages young readers.......2001-12-05

My son, in second grade, was so proud of himself when he completed this book on his own- his first chapter book- that he asked me to find more of the series. Fascinated by history, this historical fiction based on the Wright brothers held his interest to the end.

First Flight: The Wright Brothers (DK Readers, Level 4)

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Great Introduction for Kids

First Flight: The Wright Brothers (DK Readers, Level 4)
Caryn Jenner
Manufacturer: DK CHILDREN
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0789492911

Book Description

Growing up in rural Ohio, Orville and Wilbur Wright were fascinated by all kinds of vehicles -- a toy helicopter, bicycles, and the first motorized cars -- but what they dreamed of was flight. They were convinced they could build a machine that a man could pilot-and they did. Read about their amazing story of trial, error, and success.

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Great Introduction for Kids.......2007-02-21

For any child interested in the invention of heavier than air flying machines, this chapter book will inspire, inform and delight young readers. Great images, great vocabulary practice and easy to follow text.

Into the Air: The Story of the Wright Brothers' First Flight

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flight
Great book for early readers!

Into the Air: The Story of the Wright Brothers' First Flight
Robert Burleigh
Manufacturer: Silver Whistle Paperbacks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Amelia Earhart Free in the Skies (American Heroes)

ASIN: 0152168036

Book Description

It is early in the twentieth century, and, to most, the idea of human flight is ludicrous--with good reason. There have been many failed flying attempts. Still, the Wright brothers will not let their dreams die. They brave heavy winds and rain, sandstorms, and tough crashes--all in an effort to build the first successful flying machine.
In this engaging and dynamic graphic novel format, award-winning author Bob Burleigh has collaborated with Bill Wylie to re-create a gripping tale of trial, error, and, ultimately, triumph.

Customer Reviews:

flight.......2005-01-09

INTO THE AIR The Story of the Wright Brothers First Flight is a comic book style biography. We learn lots of neat things about the Wright Brothers in this book. We learn that the brother first started out inventing bikes and later learned of gliders. They wanted to make a flying machine. Learn about all of their trials and triumphs in this neat book.

I like that the book was written in a comic book style. Sometimes kids feel like biography are boring. This format spices things up a bit making them enjoy the reading. The illustations are also interesting to look at as they read.

I would recommend this book to reader ages 8-11. The books tells just enough about the Wright Brothers without overwhelming the reader with details. It would make a great book to read during a unit on flight.

Great book for early readers!.......2003-11-01

My son loves to read, but has recently gotten into the "comic book" stage. This book satisfies his desire for reading comic books, without the cartoonish characters that I detest. And to top it off - it's educational!

It tells just enough about the Wright brothers without overwhelming the reader with details. A great book, with wonderful illustrations at a fantastic price.

I purchased this book for my son from the Smithsonian Air and Space Musuem and he really loves it. A+ book! (I'm currently looking for other historical books of this nature!)

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Helping the Wright Brothers: A Tale of First Flight Helpers (No. 2 in Suzanne Tate's History Series) (Suzanne Tate's History Series, Volume 2)
Suzanne Tate
Manufacturer: Nags Head Art, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Flyer: A Tale of the Wright Dog (No. 5 in Suzanne Tate's History Series) (Suzanne Tate's history series)

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To Fly: The Story of the Wright Brothers

ASIN: 187840525X

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The true story of the Tate family who lived at Kitty Hawk and helped the famous brothers.

First Flight: The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane

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A bit too technical
This One Takes Off

First Flight: The Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane
T. A. Heppenheimer
Manufacturer: Wiley
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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An aviation expert uncovers the brilliance behind the first successful flight of an engine-powered plane
In the centennial year of the Wright Brothers' first successful flight, acclaimed aviation writer T. A. Heppenheimer reexamines what Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved. In First Flight, he debunks the popular assumption that the Wrights were simple mechanics who succeeded by trial and error, demonstrating instead that they were true engineering geniuses. Heppenheimer presents the background that made possible the work of the Wrights and examines the work of Samuel P. Langley, a serious rival. He places their work within a broad historical context, emphasizing their contributions after 1903 and their convergence with ongoing aeronautical work in France.
T. A. Heppenheimer (Fountain Valley, CA) has written extensively on aerospace, business, and the history of technology. His many books include Turbulent Skies: The History of Commercial Aviation (0-471-10961-4), Countdown: A History of Space Flight (0-471-14439-8), and A Brief History of Flight: From Balloons to Mach 3 and Beyond (0-471-34637-3), all from Wiley.

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A bit too technical.......2003-05-27

This was a very interesting book concerning the early history of man's efforts to conquor the sky. Unfortunately for the lay reader, of which I am one, there was a lot of technical writing involved, and it lost me a lot of the time, particularly when the author was speaking about dihedrals and things of that ilk. When it came to the straight history of the flight efforts, and the Wright brothers, the story really moved along, but it did bog down for me in the scientific aspects. I don't want to take anything away from the expertise of the author, which is extensive, so I do encourage folks to read this book. Just be warned about the technical aspects of it. Gloss over them, and there is still a good read.

This One Takes Off.......2003-02-18

By Bill Marsano. The centennial of flight has given us a spate of Wrighteous books this year, but few can match this one for expert knowledge and for pleasurable reading. Heppenheimer is an aviation expert and writer who has covered the ground exceedingly well. Most important, he avoids the folkloric view of the Wrights as a couple of plucky, red-cheeked mechanics who somehow kicked an airplane into being for a lark. They were, in fact, a pair of solid and serious young Midwestern businessmen who looked the part: Even in the workshop they customarily wore jacket and tie. They flew with their hats on. Generally they resembled a couple of bankers who are about to turn down a loan application. Beyond that, they were not merely mechanics but natural-born engineers and self-taught scientists who observed, studied, tested--and learned from their mistakes as well as their successes. Most of us have heard the 'story' of the Wright Brothers--this book helps us comprehend the astonishing magnitude of their achievement, which took them less than five years, working part-time and paying their own way.

Heppenheimer brings a lot of color into his story--the Wrights and others are revealed to us as human beings rather than icons--and he goes far afield, too, bringing us the stories of those others who preceded and competed with the Wrights. The result is a nicely rounded saga of man's long struggle to progress from wishes to wings. He also answers a question people often forget to ask: The Wrights produced the first man-carrying powered airplane in 1903; they set the world on its heels when, in 1908, they went to France for their first large-scale public demonstrations (before an extremely skeptical audience)--so how was it that they faded so quickly from the scene? I won't reveal the answer here (though I will suggest that the facts seem to pre-figure the later struggle between the Apple and the PC). And I will strongly urge you to read this book.

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21st Century Complete Guide to the Centennial of Flight ¿ Wright Brothers First Flight at Kitty Hawk to Modern Aviation and Space ¿ NASA, Air Force, FAA History and Educational Material
World Spaceflight News
Manufacturer: Progressive Management
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: CD-ROM
ASIN: 1592482457

Book Description

This comprehensive CD-ROM provides the complete story of the "Centennial of Flight" marking one hundred years since the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903. We've gathered together an enormous collection of historical and educational material from NASA, the Air Force, and the Federal Aviation Administration that provides a superb review of the history of aviation and the milestones achieved during "the first century of flight." Some of the titles included in the collection:

CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT - WRIGHT BROTHERS

* Centennial of Flight Commission: Celebrations and History * Re-Living the Wright Way by NASA: The Wright Brothers' Invention Process, Glenn Research Center * U.S. Air Force Centennial of Flight Celebration * U.S. Air Force Graphics for the Centennial * NASA: Celebrating a Century of Flight * NASA Glenn Research Center: Celebrating the Centennial of Flight * Glenn Research Center Aeronautics Resource * FAA Charting the Next Century of Flight * Wilbur and Orville Wright Learning Packet * Out of Control: Control Surfaces * NASA: How to Become an Astronaut * The First Century of Flight: NACA/NASA Contribution to Aeronautics * The Wright 1903 Engine (Glenn Research Center) * Invention of the Airplane (Glenn Research Center) * Dryden Flight Research Center: Flight Testing Newton's Laws * NASA History: Flight Research at Ames, 1940-97 * NASA Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use

In all, the disc has nearly 19,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Apple Macintosh systems. Reader software is included on the CD. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable.

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc makes a great reference work and educational tool for anyone interested in aviation and space.

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Airborne at Kitty Hawk;: The story of the first heavier-than-air flight made by the Wright brothers December 17, 1903
Michael Harrison
Manufacturer: Cassell
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006D9Q2O

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Fun and informative

Are We There Yet?: The Wright Brothers' National Memorial Park, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, Site of the First Heavier-Than-Air Machine Powered Flight
Sandra Taylor-Miller
Manufacturer: Parkway Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1887905871

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Are We There Yet? The Wright Brothers' National Memorial Park is an educational, activity based book for middle school students. Language Arts, Math, Science, and History skills are covered in fun, entertaining ways. A scavenger hunt to be done at the Memorial Park will help students stay focused as they visit the grounds. Information and pictures of the park with numbers and email addresses is included to help make it easier to plan your trip. The book works well whether there is one student or an entire class.

Customer Reviews:

Fun and informative.......2005-01-18

I recently took a trip to Wright Brothers' National Park with my niece and this book was a great addition to our trip. The puzzles gave her something to do on the road besides counting signs. With every page turned, her interest level increased as we got closer to the park. When we got there, she used the scavenger hunt to direct her trip and she actually read the signs that most kids went darting past. This book turned out to be her guide to this important time in history. This book is great for kids (and their families) as they will be turned on to history in a brand new light. Definitely recommended!

The First Flight: The Story of the Wright Brothers (A First Book)

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The First Flight: The Story of the Wright Brothers (A First Book)
Richard L. Taylor
Manufacturer: Franklin Watts
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding

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The easiest and most attractive way to save and access all those recipes you collect, but can never seem to find when you need them.

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disappointing.......2003-01-31

This "book" is marketed as "hardcover". What it really is is low quality decorated envelopes (more like paper) bound in a decorated cardboard cover. The quality is poor. This is definitely something you could make on your own and it would be nicer!

A Clipping Companion. A book of eight decorated envelopes for filing newspaper and Magazine articles

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A Clipping Companion. A book of eight decorated envelopes for filing newspaper and Magazine articles
Crown Arts & Letters
Manufacturer: Crown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 051759725X
Release Date: 1994-11-15

Book Description

A pretty and practical way to organize and store all those loose snippets and articles from newspapers and magazines that accumulate in piles all over the house.

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Clipping Companion
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517176300
Release Date: 1997-06-17

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